Murder in the First 1995 · USA, France · 122 minutes · R · 2 wins & 2 nominations. prison film psychological drama Stars: Christian Slater, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman Director: Marc Rocco The trial that brought down Alcatraz An eager and idealistic young attorney defends an Alcatraz prisoner accused of murdering a fellow inmate. The extenuating circumstances: his client had just spent over three years in solitary confinement. Tags: escape from prison, unlikely criminals, social injustice 7.3 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like The trial that brought down Alcatraz An eager and idealistic young attorney defends an Alcatraz prisoner accused of murdering a fellow inmate. The extenuating circumstances: his client had just spent over three years in solitary confinement. Tags: escape from prison, unlikely criminals, social injustice, righting the wronged, whistleblowers Watch Murder in the First trailer Starring of Murder in the First Christian Slater as James Stamphill Kevin Bacon as Henri Young Gary Oldman as Glenn Embeth Davidtz as Mary McCasslin William H. Macy as Bill McNeill Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Henkin Brad Dourif as Byron Stamphill Kyra Sedgwick as Blanche Mia Kirshner as Rosetta Young Storyline of Murder in the First Inspired by a true story. A petty criminal sent to Alcatraz in the 1930s is caught attempting to make an escape. As punishment he is put in solitary confinement. The maximum stay is supposed to be 19 days, but Henri spends years alone, cold and in complete darkness, only to emerge a madman and soon to be a murderer. The story follows a rookie lawyer attempting to prove that Alcatraz was to blame. Genre: drama, thriller, crime Theme: escape from prison, unlikely criminals, social injustice, righting the wronged, whistleblowers Mood: abandon all hope, food for thought Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: adult language, adult situations, not for children, violence MPA rating: R Award: 2 wins & 2 nominations. Rating of Murder in the First 7.3 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Murder in the First Write your review or comment